Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Electrical Outlets / Receptacles You might know receptacles more commonly as outlets--the place where you plug in your lamps, computers, toaster ovens, and blow dryers...
120-Volt Duplex Electrical Receptacles These receptacles, which come in several different colors, are easily identified they have two identical outlets, each with three plug-in slots...
120/240-Volt Electrical Receptacles Providing both 120 and 240 volts, these receptacles have four plug-in slots—two that are hot, one that is neutral, and one that is grounding...
240-Volt Electrical Receptacles This type of receptacle is not for use with standard appliances but rather is reserved for such items as power tools, which often require a dedicated circuit because of their energy requirements...
GFCI Receptacles A special type of receptacle called a GFCI (or GFI), short for ground-fault circuit interrupter, is required in kitchens, bathrooms, and other exposed, damp areas of a home to protect from the serious shock that can occur where electricity and water meet...
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